Falcon_BlizZACK Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Its really taking its time... It was in fact around this time in the Gamecube's lifespan (with the release of Wind Waker) was when the silver cube was available. It would have actually been fantastic if they released it this Christmas alongside Animal Crossing. The next time I get a Wii would be to get the black version to compliment my black Samsung HD with the blue light and my surround sound system. Is there any reasoning as to why its not happening yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 They're still struggling to keep up to demand of the white one, my guess is it'd be released next year, round about Christmas. But then again, I said that last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I don't think nintendo really need to play the colour card with the wii yet. Microsoft and Sony have done it to try and boost sales with the whole WOW A NEW COLOUR factor, but the Wii is in a position where its not entirely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I don't think nintendo really need to play the colour card with the wii yet. Microsoft and Sony have done it to try and boost sales with the whole WOW A NEW COLOUR factor, but the Wii is in a position where its not entirely necessary. On the other hand, when they first showed off the 'revolution' they showed it in a multitude of colours, everyone was chatting about whether they'd get red, green, black etc. - it's a bit disappointing that those options have yet to materialise 2 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzybee Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Its really taking its time... It was in fact around this time in the Gamecube's lifespan (with the release of Wind Waker) was when the silver cube was available. It would have actually been fantastic if they released it this Christmas alongside Animal Crossing. The next time I get a Wii would be to get the black version to compliment my black Samsung HD with the blue light and my surround sound system. Is there any reasoning as to why its not happening yet? New colours are released to improve sales...but Nintendo don't need that...so either sales will drop and they do it; ot sales will neve drop and they release a new batch of colours anyway to be nice! I remember all the initial designs and there were some amazing colours. I'd love a yellow one with 4 different coloured wiimotes!! KING V: Have you sold your wii now or did you mean buy another wii? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 New colours are released to improve sales...but Nintendo don't need that...so either sales will drop and they do it; ot sales will neve drop and they release a new batch of colours anyway to be nice! I remember all the initial designs and there were some amazing colours. I'd love a yellow one with 4 different coloured wiimotes!! KING V: Have you sold your wii now or did you mean buy another wii? Yeah, its sold... (But the love is still there... But my car became a priority ) But the next time I get one, would be a time when I shrouded in games I just have to get, with the Black wii as a bonus. I don't think nintendo really need to play the colour card with the wii yet. Microsoft and Sony have done it to try and boost sales with the whole WOW A NEW COLOUR factor, but the Wii is in a position where its not entirely necessary. But not in the case of the GC's dual colour release options - sometimes its just nice to have a choice, Nintendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_prOdigy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 With Wiis still selling the minute they're produced, diluting the market would be a risky, and quite frankly, pointless thing for Nintendo to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Wasn't it Nintendo who set the original idea of coloured consoles with the N64? I do highly disagree with them pimping such a range of colours, only for them not to have even materialised 2 years later. How long into the N64 lifespan did they release the coloured ones? I feel they might be trying to maintain their identity of the Wii as this little white box to the mainstream though, I can actually imagine many of the non-gamers(and/or 'casuals') finding a non-white Wii a bit strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Wasn't it Nintendo who set the original idea of coloured consoles with the N64? I do highly disagree with them pimping such a range of colours, only for them not to have even materialised 2 years later. How long into the N64 lifespan did they release the coloured ones?I feel they might be trying to maintain their identity of the Wii as this little white box to the mainstream though, I can actually imagine many of the non-gamers(and/or 'casuals') finding a non-white Wii a bit strange. But the black-white duo is getting mainstream tho. Even strictly, almost trademarked white products (Macbook, ipod) get a black companion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I doubt Nintendo could offer a black version even if they wanted to. The production is still struggling to provide for current demand. Adding another colour would complicate things massively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 You can always try the alternative Of course, idk anything about their shipping, you'd probably have to try and find a more local similar site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Their shipping is relatively fair. The exchange rate was a lot more pretty when I first brought some for the DS but it worked out to be about £10 including shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I've still put off buying a 4th remote until a black one comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I've still put off buying a 4th remote until a black one comes out.Yeah they could at least be offering different colour Wii-motes by now; like they brought out all the coloured controllers for the N64! Ah yellow N64 controller how I love thee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Pretty much everything has been said :P They can't keep up with demand yet, so they're holding on until sales drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkspine S Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Get a Wii, some paint, a couple of hours, and there ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zechs Merquise Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Damn you King V!!! I was hoping Black had been announced for the Wii!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokong Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I've still put off buying a 4th remote until a black one comes out. Me too... except i'm putting off a 3rd and 4th controller while waiting for black Wiimotes, I bet Nintendo would see a big spike in Wiimote and Nunchuck sales if there were new colours, i bet very few people actually have 4 of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maase Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Damn you King V!!! I was hoping Black had been announced for the Wii!!! Ahahah, same here. DDAMN YOU, KING V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Damn you King V!!! I was hoping Black had been announced for the Wii!!! :p... *sucker punch* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Ah yellow N64 controller how I love thee! Yeah, my banana yellow N64 controller has seen me through thick and thin. A yellow Wiimote might just look wrong though, lol. We need some kinda cool blue, that could be sleek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.dakota Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I don't think its a solid argument to say they can't keep up with demand. The only part of the Wii and Wii Remote, which would need to be changed is the casing, which is probably manufactured by a third party anyway and wouldn't be too hard to have a run of black plastic in the mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 It's a very solid argument. Changing the casing colour isn't just a case of adding some dye and flicking the machine back on - it's much more involved than that. Add to that the different packaging, re-working distribution models, analysing supply and demand trends and it all adds up to a lot of work for something that to the outsider looks quite easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Nintendo will release it when they need to boost the Wii sales. Probably about three years from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjak Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Nintendo will release it when they need to boost the Wii sales. Probably about three years from now. I rather think that three years from not (winter 2011), Nintendo will be scratching their heads on how on earth they're supposed to get the casual gamer off their Wii and realise that the Wii HD is what they really "want" to spend their money on. If it'll happen, it'll be as soon as you can walk in to game/gamestop/wallmart and just ask for a Wii and be nearly guaranteed to get it the same day. I think that'll be in about a year. I'd really love a black Wii, it'd just look sleek if you'd put it in a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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